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JR Tower is a high-rise connected to JR Sapporo Station in which there are department stores, a hotel, and offices. The Tower Observatory Deck on the 38th floor, 160 meters above sea level, which is the highest building in Hokkaido, commands a 360-degree panoramic view of Sapporo City. |
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Kita 5 Nishi 2-5, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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Observatory: 10am-11pm (Admission until 10.30pm), Shop: 10am-9pm, Cafe: 10am-11pm |
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Old Hokkaido Government Building |
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The symbol of the pioneering era of Hokkaido, this beautiful red brick building in American neo-baroque style has an elaborate entrance hall decorated in a typical Meiji-era western architecture style. The Hokkaido Public Archives and the Memorial Room are also in the building. |
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Kita3 Nishi6, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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8.45am-5pm |
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The Botanic Garden, Hokkaido University |
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Forests of alder, elm, birch, cherry, coniferous trees, a rose garden, lilac bushes and an alpine plant garden are all to be viewed within this vast facility which boasts a total area of 13.3 ha. A virgin forest from the days before the Development Commission entered the city is also preserved on the premises and a museum dedicated to the native Ainu, and the Hokkaido University Museum's display of animal archaeological materials are also available to visit. |
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Kita3 Nishi8, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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9am-4pm (Apr.29-Sep.30), 9am-3.30pm (Oct.1-Nov.3) *only Glasshouses are open Nov.4-Apr.28 (10am-3pm, Sat. 10am-12am) |
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Mon. (Apr.29-Nov.3) *Sun. & holidays (Nov.4-Apr.28, Only Glasshouses) |
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Apr.29-Nov.3: 400 yen (book of six coupons-Adult: 2,100 yen Child: 1,500 yen)
Nov.4-Apr.28: 110 yen
Greenery Day (May.4): Free
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The main symbol of Sapporo, this tower is a reminder of the pioneering days of the city. It was first built in 1878 as a martial arts training hall of the Sapporo Agricultural School, predecessor to Hokkaido University. Reference material on Sapporo and former uses of the hall is displayed inside. |
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Kita1 Nishi2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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8.45am-5.10pm (Admission until 5pm) |
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Stretching east-west through the center of the city, the spacious park overflows with flowers, trees and water fountains. It was originally created to serve as a fire break in 1871 and also served as the yardstick for Sapporo's gridiron street design. There is a rose garden, a pond with a fountain and an outdoor stage. At the easternmost end is the Sapporo TV tower and at the western end, the Sapporo Reference Hall. |
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Odorikoen, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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The 147.2m high tower was built in 1957 and is the main landmark in the city although it is no longer used for broadcasting and is only used as an observation tower. The observation floor is 90m above ground level from where a view of the entire city and beyond can be enjoyed. |
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1, Odori-nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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9.30am-9.30pm (Apr.1-May.31, Oct.13-Mar.31), 9.30am-10pm (Jun.1-Oct.12) |
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| 011-241-1131 |
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A multi-purpose complex built on the site of the Sapporo Beer Factory, the birthplace of the Japanese beer industry and the famous Sapporo brand of beer. There are seven buildings, including a shopping mall, restaurants, a hotel and an amusement park. |
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Kita2 Higashi4, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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10am-8pm (Restaurant 11am-10pm) |
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This beer garden is the most popular place locally for the Mongolian lamb barbecue dish that is known in Japan as "Genghis Khan." Draught beer comes directly from the factory, and the fresh lamb barbecue is a delight. |
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Kita7 Higashi9, Higashi-ku, Sapporo |
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Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill |
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Opened as a tourist site in 1959 on the premises of the Agricultural Ministry's Hokkaido Agricultural Laboratories, the terrace is located in the middle of a vast field where sheep graze peacefully. The new baseball-cum-soccer stadium, Sapporo Dome, can be viewed beyond Dr. Clark's statue that points to the Ishikari Plain far in the distance. It's a delightfully pastoral scene. |
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Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo |
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8.30am-6pm May.-Jun., 8.30am-7pm Jul.-Sep., 9am-5pm Oct.-Apr. |
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Sapporo Dome is an all-weather, multi-purpose roofed sports field used not only for baseball but also for soccer games. The prominent observatory atop the roof offers a full panoramic view of the city of Sapporo. |
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1, Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo |
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10am-6pm (Observatory) |
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This is an outdoor museum in which approximately sixty buildings, collected from all over Hokkaido and dating back to the Meiji and Taisho periods, are exhibited, along with items used in their contemporary daily life. Trolleys drawn by horses are in operation during the summer; horse-drawn sleighs are used in winter. Both types of vehicles are fun to ride and, also, interesting as exhibits in motion. |
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50-1, Konopporo, Atsubetsu-cho, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo |
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9am-4.30pm (Apr.), 9am-5pm (May-Sep.), 9am-4.30pm (Oct.-Mar.) |
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Dec. 29-Jan. 3 and Mon. (Apr, Oct.-Mar.) (If Mon. falls on a national holiday, the Village will be closed on Tue. Instead.) From May through Sep., the Village is open every day. |
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Founded as Sapporo Agricultural College in 1876, Hokkaido University serves as a tourist spot with many landmarks, including the University Museum, original goods shops, the bust of Dr. William S. Clark, and the Model Barn designated as a nationally important cultural property. Poplar and Ginkgo avenues in the beautiful campus are also must-viewing. |
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Kita8 Nishi5, Kita-ku, Sapporo |
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About sixty shops selling seafood, fresh produce and prepared foods line a full block of South Nijo Street. The market has served local residents since the Meiji era and now is securely established as a tourist site. |
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Minami2 Higashi1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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7am-6pm Market, 9am-5pm Restaurants |
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Stretching east-west, Tanuki Koji flourished as a bar district in Sapporo's early days. Today, local delicacy restaurants, eateries and folk handicraft shops stand side-by-side. |
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Susukino is well known in Japan as Sapporo's entertainment center that never sleeps. 5,000 to 6,000 restaurants and pleasure establishments press against each other in the district. It's only a leisurely 30 minute walk along the tourist friendly main avenue from Sapporo's main station. |
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Located south of the city's major entertainment area, Susukino, Nakajima Park was created in 1887 and has served as the site for expositions and events since the days of old. Facilities such as the Toyohira Hall, Hasso-an, the public literature museum, a concert hall, sports center and an observatory are all found within the park. |
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Hoheikan (Historical Guest House) |
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Built as a western-style hotel in 1880 by the Development Commission for use as a guest house, Hoheikan (Historical Guest House) is now open to the public. It has a wedding ceremony hall, a restaurant, coffee shop and also can be used for parties. |
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1-20, Nakajima-koen, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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Maruyama Park is an area of pure nature at the north-west foot of the 226m Mt. Maruyama. The Hokkaido Shrine, noted for its beautiful cherry blossoms in season and the Maruyama Municipal Zoo are also found nearby. There is a promenade running through the primeval forest which has been designated as a natural national treasure. |
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Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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This zoo covers an area of 224,780 square meters, and contains some 893 animals and birds representing 178 different species.
Animals popular among children such as tigers, giraffes, hippos etc., you also fined "Tropical-animal-house" where you can observe them close by, and "Bear-house" with 6 different kinds bears like Polar bears or Malay bears. In "Reptile house", you can learn the living-style of many rare kinds of them. |
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3-1, Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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This Hokkaido Jingu enshrines three deities for the reclamation of Hokkaido. The reclamation of Hokkaido was begun when the Meiji Restoration succeeded. Emperor Meiji selected protecting deities of the reclamation of Hokkaido and enshrined them in this shrine in 1869. 1200 cherry blossoms can be found in the precincts of the shrine and are at their best when they bloom each May. |
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Constructed in 1931, the stadium featured in the 1972 Winter Olympics was then home to the 90m ski jump competition and is still used for ski jump competitions throughout the year. After taking a chair lift to the top of the mountain visitors will see a spectacular view of Sapporo weather permitting.
In addition, and in the warmer environs of the indoors, the stadium also houses the Sapporo Winter Sports Museum with its Winter Olympic Games exhibitions. For further details on the museum please contact the main office. |
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1274, Miyanomori, Chuo-ku, Sapporo |
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8.30am-6pm (May.1-Oct.31), 9am-5pm (Apr.16-Apr.30, Nov.1-Mar.31) |
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Mt. Moiwa is the geographical center of Sapporo. Moiwa is the native Ainu word for "a place for viewing". The view of the city, the scenery of Ishikari Bay and Mt. Daisetsuzan as are seen from the 531m high mountain are spectacular sights indeed. In the summertime, cable cars are operated during the night so tourists can enjoy the beautiful nighttime view.
Because of renovation work, the observatory and cable cars will be closed until March 2011. |
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5-3-7, Fushimi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo (Ropeway) |
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10.30am-9.30pm (Apr.9-May.31, Oct.1-Nov.30), 10.30am-10pm (Jun.1-Sep.30), 11.00am-8pm (Dec.10-Mar.31), 11am-3pm (Dec.31), 5am-12pm (Jan.1) |
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Boasting a 140 year history, this spa town is about an hour's drive from the center of Sapporo. It was opened in 1866, and has large-scale inns, hotels and resort facilities. Many of the area's hotels and inns have the spas for one day visitors. |
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Jozankei Tourist Association: Higashi 3 chome, Jozankei-onsen, Minami-ku, Sapporo |
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